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What is beauty? For me, it is a quality that lifts my spirit. It can be aesthetic, it can be a moment of grace, an unexpected smile; it can be an intentional act beyond oneself, for the greater good. It can be a moment in community.

A Winter Morning's Walk on Watson Road

Doing well by doing good

Heading to IUPUI tonight talk with students, along with Tim Swarens of the Indianapolis Star, and Allison Melangton of the Super Bowl Host Committee... Kudos to Denny Sponsel, who created the RJE Lecture Series in Civic Engagement at IUPUI a few years back. Tonight's topic: the how and why of corporate engagement in Indy, and how it helps our community, and companies' bottom lines... The Division of Student Life is hosting. Did you know IUPUI students rank as one of KIB's top volunteer groups? Dave

I'm not the most discriminating guy. I find inspiration just about everywhere I travel, or where I walk. Three places come to mind for me today that I find inspiring.

Kathryn Armstrong's "Going Home" is adding beauty amongst nature at Interstate 70 and Holt Road.

No, I'm not talking science fiction or threats to international travel; I'm talking about taking care of trees, and particularly, how you should mulch them as we head towards summer...

Just when you think it couldn't get more gray, or more muddy, the natural world springs forth, and with it my relief, my joy and wonder.

Today at KIB, we have 400 youth trying out to be a part of our Youth Tree Team. 400! The tough part? Right now funding enables to hire only 40. If you'd like to help, please get in touch with us. Here is a question for you...

How do "vibrancy," "flourishing," "community" and "beauty" animate the work of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful?